Can a Company be liable to a former employee for long term disability benefits after termination?

Posted on Oct 22, 2012 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk Many employers in Ontario provide employees with long term disability benefits through a third party carrier as a term of compensation during the employment relationship. Most often when an employer decides to terminate the employment relationship without cause, they terminate ongoing disability coverage either as of the last day worked or […] Read More

Health & Safety at Work – Prevention Starts Here

Posted on Sep 15, 2012 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk Section 25(2)(i) of the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that all provincially-regulated employers post a copy of the OHSA and “any explanatory material” prepared by the Ministry, both in English and the majority language of the workplace, outlining the rights, responsibilities and duties of workers no later than October 1, 2012. Read More

Bill 30: Family Caregiver Leave Act (Employment Standards Amendment)

Posted on Feb 18, 2012 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk The Ontario government has introduced Bill 30, the Family Caregiver Leave Act (Employment Standards Amendment), 2011. Bill 30, if passed would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to permit employees to take an unpaid leave of absence of up to eight weeks in order to provide care or support to […] Read More

Bill C-13 the Elimination of Mandatory Retirement

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 in Publications

by Leanne E. Standryk The Government of Canada has recently confirmed repeal of the legislative provisions which have allowed for mandatory retirement of employees governed by federal employment and human rights legislation by proclamation of Bill C-13. As a result, the law governing federally regulated employers will now fall in line with several provinces that […] Read More

The Social Network – At Work

Posted on Mar 15, 2011 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk In October 2010, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (“Board”), upheld the termination of two employees who posted disparaging, disrespectful and possibly threatening messages about their employer on Facebook. This case is believed to be the first Facebook firing case in Canada. Read More

Defining the Worker as an Employee, Independent or Dependent Contractor

Posted on Dec 16, 2010 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk Previous Corporate Bulletins have focused on the difference between independent contractors and employees and the importance of ensuring that as a Corporation you make the “right” characterization. We have also alluded to another category of individuals, a hybrid between the independent and the employee, The Dependent Contractor. The Court of Appeal […] Read More

A Note on Overtime

Posted on Aug 17, 2010 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk Everyone thinks they know what overtime is, and what payment is required. Unfortunately, employers and employees don’t always share the same understanding. Read More

Bill 168 the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act. Are You Ready?

Posted on Jun 14, 2010 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk In our September 2009 Corporate Bulletin we introduced you to Bill 168 – Ontario’s amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding workplace violence and harassment. The amendments require employer compliance effective June 15, 2010. Are you ready? Read More

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

Posted on Mar 22, 2010 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk The Ontario Government plans to make the Province fully accessible by 2025. It has introduced a phased-in approach to the implementation of new provisions under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The AODA requires organizations, including employers and trade unions, to comply with certain Accessibility Standards in such […] Read More

Is your workplace ready for Ontario’s Display Screen and Cell Phone Ban?

Posted on Dec 14, 2009 in Publications

By Leanne E. Standryk In an economy that promotes efficiency and productivity, employers and employees alike are looking for ways to effectively capture their time and increase business. An increasing number of employees are provided with Blackberries and cell phones that allow them to conduct work 24/7 and conduct “work on the road” – creating […] Read More

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